A BIG DREAM IN A SMALL TOWN Nearly three years ago, the co-owners of Abilene’s newest brewpub got together to start something new and unique in Abilene. David Kasselman, Matthew Cogburn, and Jeramie Sivley met at a local home brew club and realized very quickly that their dreams for creating their own brewery aligned. “It was after a home brew meeting where we discovered … [Read more...]
Simply Nutrition
THE BACKSTORY When Samantha Vestal first graduated from Abilene Christian University last December, she was at a major crossroads. “I had an idea to play overseas for soccer,” she said. “It was a really big goal of mine, and I was really close to signing with a team, but I had a talk with God, and I feel like he was pushing me in a different direction. That I needed to … [Read more...]
Houston-Lantrip Center for Learning and Literacy
The Houston-Lantrip Center for Literacy and Learning at Hardin-Simmons University is focused on the well-being and support of children and parents who are dealing with learning differences and disorders that are on the rise in the United States. The center includes two programs: dyslexia services and autism spectrum disorder services. The Houston-Lantrip Center has existed … [Read more...]
Abilene Fresh
KEEPING IT FRESH Josh Casey founded Abilene Fresh to connect the Abilene community with fresh, locally-grown food. Operations began in 2020 but emerged out of a previous organization, Hug-A- Root Farms. “I needed to eat better in order to stay well, and I developed a passion to help others do the same,” Casey said. “The key was expanding access to fresh, naturally grown … [Read more...]
Roll Shack
AN INTRIGUING IDEA While vacationing in Breckenridge, Colorado, in early 2019, Stefanie McCain and her daughters stopped by a store offering rolled ice cream. Her husband, Jerry Salinas, opted to shop around nearby instead, but as he gathered with the rest of the family finishing their sweet, icy treats, they were all intrigued by the familiar dessert in a new form. “If this … [Read more...]